Issues in Biomedical Engineering Progress in Quebec
This content discusses major changes and developments in the field of biomedical engineering in Quebec, focusing on educational programs, hospital rebuilds, and directives from MSSS. It covers topics such as the introduction of undergraduate programs, hospital openings, and regulations regarding medical devices. The content also mentions initiatives related to women in engineering and advancements in healthcare technology assessment.
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CS2 Cross Country Check-up Around the Table What Issues Are Filling Your Days? Qu bec Gnahoua Zoabli, P.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D. Chief of biomedical engineering depertment CSSS Du Lac-Des-Deux-Montagnes www.zoabli.com 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014
Major Changes in CE Major changes in biomedical engineering in Quebec September 2008: Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal started in Quebec the first Canadian undergraduate program in bio-medical engineering. Followed by Ontario (Toronto) and BC (Vancouver). http://www.polymtl.ca/carrefour/article.php?no=2841 More than 60% of the students are women October 2008 : Bill regarding regroup purchase for public organizations (Health & Education) Four (4) geographic regions 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014 2
Rebuild of Montreal Major University Hospitals MUHC (McGill University Health Center). Opening in 2015 Home CHUM (Centre hospitalier de l Universit de Montr al). Opening in 2015 Centre hospitalier de l'Universit de Montr al 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014 3
Rebuild of Montreal Major University Hospitals (Cont d) Mother-Child University hospital CHU Ste-Justine is extending The hospital and the Research Center with the project Grandir en sant [Growing Healthy] Opening in 2016 http://www.hsj.qc.ca http://www.chu-sainte-justine.org/images/logo_top_chu.jpg Jewish General Hospital new Pavilion K Focus on patients requiring emergency treatment, surgery, or intensive, coronary, or neonatal intensive care http://jgh.ca/fr/pavillonk or http://jgh.ca/en/pavilionk http://www.jgh.ca/images/jgh/logofr.gif 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014 4
Directives of the MSSS Mandatory regroup purchase for a list of medical devices Medical Imaging Strategic devices All developments approved by MSSS Restrictions regarding Portable ultrasound Scanners One scanner for ER One scanner for Anesthesia Otherwise, a radiologist or ultrasound technologist is required Problems with affected specialties Urology : US guided prostate biopsy ICU : US screening Birth Planning : Voluntary Abortion Program. Healthcare Technology Assessment Bureau (INESS) is now working according to recent (Feb. 2014) MSSS Mandatory regroup purchase Directive 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014 5
APIBQ Executive Board working on new Mission and Values Revision of By-Law (Statut et r glements int rieurs) AFIB APIBQ annual conferences mutual attendance 1-to-2 Delegates from each Executive Board CMBES-APIBQ Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 50% discount for membership fees (common members) 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014 6
CECR Health Canada Security Code 35 (in Quebec) Completed Guidelines documents CT Scan (May, 2013) Radiography/Fluoroscopy (to be released in 2014) Work in progress Digital radiography Digital Mammography PET-CT Standardization of radiation dosimetry technical reports 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014 7
PQDCS Quebec program for early detection of breast cancer Mammography Guidelines for PQDCS (1998, 2006) APIBQ releases an annual list of Accredited mammography radioprotection physicists in Quebec http://www.apibq.ca/client_file/upload/document/Radioprotection/Liste_APIBQ_Accreditation_Mammo_2010-2011.doc Consulted by all hospitals prior to hiring medical physicists for PQDCS radioprotection and quality controls Programs 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014 8
Integrated EMR for Medical Imaging & Clinical Laboratories Development of Telehealth via the RUIS RUIS = Integrated University Healthcare Services http://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/statistiques/atlas/docs/Carte_PDF/Carte_RUIS_RLS.pdf Optilab Project http://msssa4.msss.gouv.qc.ca/fr/document/publication.nsf/0/cff91eba826dc72f852579a500504996?OpenDocument Regional IT support Services Effective in 2015 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014
Significant Budget reduction in 2013 About 25% reduction of Devices replacement budgets in Quebec public hospitals Mandatory Return to Zero-Deficit : Up to $10 millions budget compression mandatory in each of 12 hospitals (including CSSS LDDM) 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014
An invitation of Quebec University Hospitals 2nd International Forum on Health 7th - 8th October 2014 Palais des congr s de Montr al http://www.forumsanteinternational.com 2014 CMBEC37 Conference, Vancouver, BC May 21 23, 2014
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